Blockchain will revolutionize not only the way grain is traded, but also the way most transactions are conducted, according to Peter Vincent, chief technology officer and co-founder of Grain Discovery. […] Read more
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Reaping potential grain profits with blockchain
An Ontario project will explore the potential of the secure system to increase grain trading efficiency and transparency
Clean Seed adds a planter by acquiring Harvest International
Clean Seed is strong on the digital side, with Harvest International making planter components
A couple of years ago, Clean Seed Capital finally introduced the CX6 seed drill that the company had let farmers know was coming down the pike. Now with two years […] Read more
Editorial: The market’s knife edge
We like to think that markets are rational — that they independently move up and down based on fact, not emotion. But when they are confused, or befuddled by signals […] Read more
Weather makes for different corn harvest conditions in Ontario and the U.S.
American farmers are close to finished corn harvest, compared to Ontario farmers waiting for clearer weather
Adverse rains have hindered harvest progress across Ontario. Farmers have harvested approximately 75 per cent of the soybeans and 25 per cent of the corn. Yield reports are slightly higher […] Read more
Ontario ag data providers partner with Climate FieldView
Climate FieldView has added two more local partners. Farmers can now load information from SoilOptix and A&L Laboratories into Climate FieldView and use that information to deepen their analysis with […] Read more
Agricultural innovation incubators get another year of funding
Bioenterprise invests in early-stage businesses, especially in agriculture and food
Two innovation incubators have received additional funding to support early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs and especially those in agriculture and food. Bioenterprise Corporation and its delivery partner Innovation Guelph were awarded […] Read more
John Deere adds more options to 9R, RT and RX Series tractors
More track choices and a hydraulic upgrade for the 2019 models of these high-horsepower tractors
For the upcoming model year, John Deere 9R, 9RT and 9RX tractors will be available with a wider range of track options along with upgraded hydraulics. A Generation 4 CommandCentre […] Read more
China-U.S. trade dispute likely to drag on, affecting price
U.S. ethanol policy change could increase demand by two billion bushels
Ontario farmers have harvested 60 per cent of the soybeans and 25 per cent of the corn as of Oct. 21. American farmers have combined 49 per cent of the […] Read more
Price volatility means export challenges
Farm Credit Canada study covering 30 years shows most agriculture exports drop during periods of volatility
A Farm Credit Canada analysis of 30 years of trading showed that during periods of price volatility, Canadian exports usually decline to most markets. Prices for soybeans, beef and pork […] Read more
DowDuPont to take $4.6 billion charge in agriculture unit
The company says low commodity prices and larger inventories could cause farmers to buy less advanced seed
Reuters – DowDuPont Inc. said Oct. 18 it would write down the value of its agriculture business by $4.6 billion when it reports third-quarter results, as global seed makers face […] Read more